Ertapenem Sodium (INVANZ)

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Ertapenem
Invanz ®

Usual Dosing (Adults)

1 gram IM or IV qd.

Renal Dosing

[CRCL > 30]: No changes

[</= 30]: 500 mg IV/IM qd.

Hemodialysis

Manufacturer’s published guidelines:
When patients on hemodialysis are given the recommended daily dose of 500 mg of Invanz within 6 hours prior to hemodialysis, a supplementary dose of 150 mg is recommended following the hemodialysis session. If Invanz is given at least 6 hours prior to hemodialysis, no supplementary dose is needed. There are no data in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis or hemofiltration.